Chapter 2: Hero Saves the Beauty

"One hundred? And you still say you're not playing with me? Damn it, get him!"

As soon as Wang Li finished speaking, the fists and feet of the men around me rained down. I curled up on the ground in pain, covering my head with my hands, begging for mercy incessantly.

After a while, Wang Li finally said, "Alright, stop!"

Wang Li walked over and grabbed me, limp as a rag doll. I looked up weakly and saw the vicious expression on his face. He said, "Let me tell you, five percent interest, minimum loan is three thousand!"

Hearing "three thousand," I was stunned. My monthly salary was only a little over a thousand; three thousand would take me a long time to pay back, and with five percent interest, how could I afford it? At that moment, tears of cowardice welled up uncontrollably.

I cried and begged, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Brother Li, I really can't borrow it, I won't be able to pay it back!"

"Damn it, don't act like a woman, what are you crying for?" Wang Li slapped me again.

My mouth was twisted from the blow. Seeing this, Wang Li got even angrier and started beating me again, even more viciously this time.

"What are you crying for!" Wang Li kicked me.

I held back my tears, trying my best to restrain myself so I wouldn't get beaten more.

Seeing that I had stopped crying, Wang Li continued, "It's simple to pay it back. I remember you have a sister, right? I think your sister looks pretty good. If you really can't pay, using your sister to settle the debt will work too!"

"No, no!" I refused immediately upon hearing Wang Li's words. He was naturally talking about Sister Shuang. Even if he killed me, I could never use Sister Shuang to settle a debt.

"No, is it? Fine! Then keep beating him!" Wang Li ordered his men, furious.

Hearing that they were going to beat me again, I was terrified and quickly said, "Don't hit me, don't hit me, I'll borrow it, I'll borrow it!"

Wang Li walked over, looked at me, and smiled: "Good, how much?"

"Three thousand!" I said, trembling.

"Fine, Sanmao, give him the money!" Wang Li said to Sanmao, who was standing nearby.

Sanmao counted out thirty red banknotes and threw them at me. The money scattered all over the floor.

"Three thousand borrowed to you, five percent interest, don't forget. Now get lost! My cigarettes haven't been bought yet, hurry up and go! Oh, and bring me some food on your way back!" After saying that, he didn't forget to kick me.

I dragged my heavy body and slowly picked up the money from the floor. However, one banknote had scattered under Sanmao's feet. I went over to pick it up, but he acted as if he didn't see me, stepping on the bill while humming a tune.

I looked up at him, wanting to speak, but just then, Wang Li said impatiently, "I told you to hurry up, didn't you hear me?"

I had no choice but to leave. Looking at the 2,920 yuan in my hand, I felt sad and aggrieved. Why did they all pick on me? Why? We were all working under the same boss, so why was it always me? What had I done wrong?

Feeling humiliated, cowardly, and powerless, I walked out and bumped into Yu Manling. Seeing my disheveled state, she asked with concern, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Seeing Yu Manling's beautiful face, I suddenly missed Sister Shuang terribly. My pathetic pride flared up, and I quickly shook my head: "Nothing, Sister Ling!"

With that, I ran off.

I ran to the supermarket to buy some food, two packs of cigarettes, and a few bottles of water. Actually, the KTV had all these things, but the prices there were too high. Since the money was borrowed, I couldn't afford to spend it recklessly.

When I returned to the room, I suddenly saw Wang Li and his men surrounding a girl, laughing wickedly. The girl was terrified, her face full of horror as she tried desperately to leave, but two men were holding her down.

I had seen this kind of thing many times over the years. It was basically Wang Li, that scum, harassing the KTV hostesses. Some women didn't care and wanted to latch onto a big boss, but others didn't want to, yet had to silently endure it due to Wang Li's status.

When I was younger, I felt very righteous and tried to stop Wang Li a few times, but I always ended up beaten badly. More importantly, some of the women didn't even appreciate it, so later on, I just pretended not to know.

This time, I intended to put the things down and leave as usual. But just as I was about to go, I caught a glimpse of the woman and realized she looked a bit like Sister Shuang. When she saw me, her eyes held a glimmer of hope and expectation, and she cried out, "Help! Help!"

"What are you screaming for!"

Wang Li slapped the girl across the face. Seeing me, he smiled at her and said, "You don't even know how to beg for mercy, and you pick a moron to help you? Just be obedient and submit to me today, and I guarantee you'll be living the high life!"

Hearing Wang Li's insulting words, I silently clenched my fists. My anger was boiling, but I was still afraid.

Wang Li saw me standing there and looked displeased: "Why are you still standing there? Why don't you get lost?"

Hearing Wang Li, I finally snapped out of it. Honestly, I really wanted to help this girl, mainly because she reminded me of Sister Shuang. But after the previous lessons, I really didn't know if I should help.

"Please, save me, save me!" The woman on the sofa could only pin her hopes on me, begging desperately.

Seeing her tear-streaked face and her pleading, it reminded me of my most helpless moments. I knew she needed help the most right now. If I didn't step in, who would?

I knew I couldn't be a coward anymore. The raging fire suppressed in my chest ignited. I suddenly shouted at Wang Li, "Stop that!"

After saying those words, I felt as if I had used up all my strength and courage. I was panicked, but because of those words, everyone turned to look at me. Even Wang Li couldn't help but turn around. He looked at me, stunned for a second, then said with disdain, "Moron!"

He ignored me and immediately slapped the woman again. This slap was heavier than the last; blood trickled from the corner of the woman's mouth. Seeing this, I was stunned. I screamed in my heart: *Ah, Sister Shuang, no, I must save Sister Shuang.*

Infinite anger surged in my heart. I suddenly grabbed a stool from the side and rushed madly at Wang Li. He didn't even have time to react. In an instant, I raised the stool and smashed it hard against his body.